The Edo State Government on Monday dismissed allegations by the immediate past Governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki that his successor, Governor Monday Okpebholo, threatened… Read More »Okpebholo never threatened Obaseki from entering Benin – Edo govt
BY SAM OTUONYE The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has said that international bilateral companies owe $8.5 million to Nigeria’s electricity generation companies (GenCos). In… Read More »Power Supply: Benin, Niger, Togo owe Nigeria $8.5m
BY TONY UDOKA Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures against… Read More »2026 WCQ: Chelle names Ekong, Iwobi, Osimhen, 20 others for Lesotho, Benin clashes
As the Edo South U-17 Chess tournament came to an end in Benin on Saturday, August 9, 2025, four raw talents in the game… Read More »Curtains fall on Edo South U-17 chess tournament in Benin
BY PETER USMAN In a strategic move aimed at boosting bilateral trade and regional integration, Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have taken a bold… Read More »Nigeria, Benin strengthen economic ties
BY BEN OGBEMUDIA The Ogbakha-Edo Indigenous Peoples Welfare Foundation has rejected a bill seeking to make the Ooni of Ife and the Sultan of Sokoto… Read More »Benin rejects proposed bill on permanent chairmanship for Ooni, Sultan
At least five people were reportedly killed between Monday and Tuesday in Benin city, Edo State, following a resurgence of alleged violence linked rivalry between… Read More »Rival cult clash in Benin claim lives as community close school
BY SAM OTUONYE Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that the Republics of Benin and Togo have failed to remit over $11 million owed Nigeria for electricity… Read More »Benin, Togo owe Nigeria over $11m electricity supply – NERC
Nearly two years after Niger’s military seized power and the border with Benin was shut, tensions over security, sovereignty and French influence have hardened… Read More »Niger-Benin border standoff deepens as trade collapse bites
The Edo State Police Command, yesterday, announced the arrest of the deposed Ohen (priest) of Okhuoromi in Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State Ovbokhan Igbinvia,… Read More »Police arrest deposed priest, others, recover arms in Benin
The federal government has announced the decision to sack all graduates of universities from Cotonouu, the Republic of Beni. from the country’s civil service… Read More »FG orders sack of Nigerians parading fake University Certificates from Benin, Togo in civil service
BY SAM OTUONYE The four international bilateral electric power customers serviced by the Market operators made no payment against the $14.19 million invoice issued to… Read More »Electricity Export: Power Sector groans as Benin, Togo, others owe Nigeria $14.19m in Q1
The ancient city of Benin, Edo State capital will host the traditional preseason annual general meeting (AGA) that will herald the 2021- 2022 Nigeria National… Read More »Benin City to host NNL AGM ahead of new season
The University of Cambridge has returned a Benin bronze artefact known as ‘Okukor’ stolen a hundred years to Nigeria. The bronze was taken from the… Read More »Looted Benin Bronze ‘Okukor’ Returned To Nigeria
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Wednesday in Benin swore in Justice Joe Acha as the new Chief Judge of the state. Justice Acha has… Read More »Gov. Obaseki swears in Joe Acha as Edo Chief Judge
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick says there is no big deal in the country’s super eagles travelling to neighbouring Benin Republic… Read More »AFCON: Super Eagles Can Travel To Benin By Boat —Pinnick
The National Sports Festival (NSF) earlier slated for Benin from Dec. 3 to Dec.13, has been rescheduled to hold at the same venue from Jan.3… Read More »Ministry Shifts National Sports Festival To January
As Nigeria gets set to deploy maritime security assets acquired under the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, members of the Deep Blue Project… Read More »Magashi: We’re Set To Overcome Insecurity In Our Waters
